Paalam-Suedindien e.V.

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. Proverbs 3:27

Our Vision

Each of us has spent extended periods of time in India. Through these experiences, a deep and personal connection to the country has developed, especially to the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Today we live in Germany. Yet our time in India has shaped us and inspired a desire to build a bridge between these worlds: between past and present, between the Western world and India, and between abundance and need. This bridge is meant to enable others here as well to make a meaningful contribution in India and to create a tangible difference in the lives of others. We believe that support is most effective when it is personal, transparent, and sustainable. For this reason, we support both individuals in urgent situations and organizations that work locally to assist socially disadvantaged communities. Our goal is not only to provide support, but also to foster genuine connection allowing those who contribute to see how their support can positively change lives.

What we do

We aim to support socially disadvantaged individuals and families in South India, with a particular focus on empowering women and strengthening their economic and social independence. Our goal is to help women sustainably improve their living conditions and gain greater self-reliance. At the same time, it is important to us to understand the local context as well as possible and to ensure that the impact of our support can be clearly followed and evaluated. Our work is project-based and carried out in collaboration with local partner organizations in South India. These organizations develop and submit project proposals that focus especially on empowering women and strengthening their role within their families and communities. All submitted project proposals are carefully reviewed and jointly evaluated by the association. In doing so, we place particular emphasis on ensuring that the initiatives are implemented in a transparent, accountable, and sustainable way. How does it work? In India, we work with trusted partner organizations and local contacts who are familiar with the local conditions. They maintain close relationships with the women and communities who are intended to benefit from the projects. Our partners help develop project ideas, identify local needs, and realistically assess the social situation of the target groups. They also support the implementation of the projects and assist with the necessary documentation and reporting.

Who we are

Paalam-Südindien e.V. is a group of six individuals who are deeply committed to supporting socially disadvantaged communities in India.
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Tina-Mareike Rumpf

Chairperson

Tina was born in 1988 in Blankenburg (Harz), Germany. She is a medical doctor and completed a voluntary service in 2007/2008 at a girls’ home in Tamil Nadu, South India.

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Linda Ganguly

Deputy-Chairperson

Linda was born in Saxony in 1988. She is a primary school teacher and did a voluntary service in a children's home in Tamil-Nadu, South India, in 2013/2014.

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Dorothee James

Treasurer

Dorothee was born in 1983 in Saxony, Germany. She is a psychologist and completed a voluntary service in 2009/2010 at a girls’ home in Tamil Nadu, South India.

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Annika Zahn

Annika was born in Northern Hesse in 1985. She is a primary school teacher and did a voluntary service in a girls' home in Tamil-Nadu, South India, in 2007/2008.

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Anna Bauer

Anna was born in Saxony in 1988. She is working as a teacher in a primary school day care. In 2010/2011 she was working in a girl's home during her volunteer service in Tamilnadu, South India. She is married with Reinhold Bauer.

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Reinhold Bauer

Reinhold was born in 1990 in Saxony. He has a diploma degree in mathematics and is working in an IT company. In 2014/2015 he took part in a volunteer program supporting a home for boys near the east coast of South India. He is married with Anna Bauer.

Projects

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In the past, Paalam-Südindien e.V. supported a special project aimed at assisting five young women from a rural region in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The young women came from very poor families and were involved in a serious traffic accident in 2016. As a result of their injuries, they required extensive medical treatment and lost parts of their limbs. Despite these difficult circumstances, the young women showed remarkable courage and determination. After a long period of rehabilitation, they were able to return to school and successfully continue their education. Paalam-Südindien e.V. supported this project by covering the costs of their education as well as transportation to school. The goal was to ensure that, despite their challenging situation, the young women could continue their education and gain long-term opportunities for an independent future. This project exemplifies our commitment to supporting women and girls facing difficult life circumstances and helping them access new opportunities through education.

Contribute

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To implement our projects and create lasting impact, we rely on people who share our vision and support our work financially. Regular donations are just as welcome as one-time contributions or occasional support. Every contribution helps us enable projects that strengthen women and disadvantaged communities in South India. Account holder: Paalam-Südindien e.V. IBAN: DE76 4306 0967 1194 1228 00 Bank: GLS Bank
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